More stupid editor tricks

Yes, except that no one outside of a news story ever uses the word "allege."

 

We use "alleged" when not using "police said" at our paper. We're covering our legal rear ends.

Also, I agree with much of what the guy wrote on his list (though the "bingo card" concept is pure bs). That said, he's got waaaaay too much time on his hands.

 

Banned
"Eye Rack or Eye Ran"

so, the Flock of Seagulls is doomed at WGN?

 

Nah, he's a dropout from the Sam Houston Institute of Technology.

And yeah, he has way too much time on his hands. Too bad someone didn't ask him how the company's financials are doing.

 

Hell, even "the Big 89" won't play music anymore!

My favorite from the list: In the wake of (unless it’s a boating story)

 

I suppose "Fuck you, San Diego" is kosher then.

 

"O, untimely death."

"Sit you down father; rest you."

 

Pedestrian? WTF?
There are a ton of phrases on that list that I agree with, but... egads.

 

Yeah, depends on context, I suppose.

Similarly, the one that drives me nuts -- and without looking it up, I don't remember it being on the list -- is "motorist." I hate that one. How is it Rodney King is forever known as a motorist just because he happened to be in a car before police beat the shit out of him? I drive a car, but at no time does that make me a motorist.

 

So, no more plugs for the Tribune's "In the Wake of the News" on co-owned WGN?

 

Not even when you're driving?

 

No. When I'm driving I'm a guy who is driving. I'm not a "motorist."